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anyanavicka [17]
3 years ago
7

Which salivary gland produces a serous secretion containing large amounts of salivary amylase?

Biology
2 answers:
nikklg [1K]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

PAROTID GLANDS.

Explanation:

This gland exits in pair in the mouth at the far either sides. Anterior to each ear. They are the largest in size among the salivary glands. They also produce saliva,together with enzyme amylase.

Inflammation and swelling of this gland in children is an infectious condition called Mumps.

Generally the salivary amylase enzyme produced breaks down carboyhdrate in the mouth.

It intiated starch digestion nby converting to maltose.

Stolb23 [73]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

Parotid glands

Explanation:

The parotid glands are also called exocrine glands. They produce  saliva to enable chewing and easy swallowing.

Salivary amylase enable the digestion of carbohydrates starting from the mouth. The salivary amylase produced, breaks down complex carbohydrates into smaller chains.

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